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Wednesday, 30 April 2014

I really need all the prayers you can possibly offer for my sister. She is making some horrible mistakes I don't know how much I can tell you. Only that I urgently need all the prayers you can give.
Our whole family is upset and just can't understand how this is happening (again).
Please, just pray!

Tuesday, 29 April 2014

Arrow is one of the few T.V. shows made recently that I like to watch. If it hadn't of been for Saxon discovering and wanting Mum to preview them for him, we never would have watched them. But now we have, and you could say we think they are pretty awesome.

What's it about? Basically it's about this guy named Oliver Queen who got shipwrecked on an island for five years before begin rescued. During this time he learned many lessons about survival, and basically who to trust and who not to trust. You see a small bit of his journey on the island in pretty much every episode. He also became a rather good marksman with the bow at the same time. :)
Anyway he returns to Starling City, determined to make a difference. And he does.
Now, some people would say that sounds a lot like Batman, it kind of is and it kind of isn't. For one. Oliver actually has a much more violent way of dealing with obstinate crooks. He gives them one chance, and then well good nightey! Whereas Batman has the rule of 'no killing'. And also the help of the police. Not so Oliver. There is one man who is absolutely obsessed with capturing the vigilante, and seriously, he can be so irritating.
During all of his adventures the lives of his family, friends and colleagues have interesting twists and turns, and are constantly intertwined with his missions. Why don't I introduce you to the characters?

Oliver Queen

Oliver Queen. Now, going back to the flashbacks on the island I can pretty much say only one word: Woos! I mean seriously when he got there he had no idea of how to look after himself and no idea of who to trust either.
But then, in the present time, you see how different he is, how confident, smart and downright able he is to handle most any situation and bring a good outcome out of it at the same time. Also, he is one of the best liars ever, I sort of believed him when he told Laurel that he wasn't the vigilante because it was so convincing.
Oliver is one of my favourtie characters out of Arrow. He can be a bit arrogant and not listen to advice because he thinks he knows best, but he comes around, eventually, which is a good thing, believe me. :)

John Diggle

Okay, everybody moving on. Here's Diggle. First assigned to be Oliver's bodyguard (you have to watch the episode to understand why). He then quits, and instead after Oliver shows him who he is, after some soul-searching, joins him. He was an army man and he knows what war does to people, and what he wants to do, besides ladle out some justice by helping Oliver, is making sure that Oliver behaves as a man taking on such a responsibility should. And also, to not turn into a man who he himself is trying to stop. Diggle is sweet, compassionate and loyal, if you had it at your back, then that's a good thing. Even though he and Oliver disagree sometimes, they always end up buddies at the end.

That bit! :)

Now, moving on to one of my other number one characters, well have....Felicity Smoak.

Felicity Smoak

We are first introduced to Ms. Smoak as the IT girl who Walter asks to investigate some computer transactions for him. But after that we see more and more of her. She's innocent, sweet and surprisingly sturdy, though a bit awkward. And she's not dumb. :) She joins the team with Oliver and Diggle and it's really nice to have her there to. She can hack whereas Oliver and Diggle would have no idea how to do such a thing. And sometimes, if you are a vigilante, or working with one, it's kind of nice to have some inside information wich someone helpfully got for you.

And look! Is she enthusiastic about her work or what?

Laurel Lance

Laurel is a rather main character. She was in a relationship with Oliver before he left on the cruise, but I'd rather not talk about that, as some of is just isn't pleasant, nor becoming to talk about. Basically she's a lawyer (I think) or something like that. And she's always trying to get the bad guys where they are suppose to go. She's a realist and but is also very passionate about what she believes. She is also a good mentor to Thea and she is also one of my favourtie characters. :)

Thea Queen

Now, if anyone had a complicated life, it's Thea Queen. She grew up from the age of twelve to almost eighteen, believing that both her father and brother were shipwrecked at sea and died. Because of this she tends to act rather immature and childish, and does things so that she can just get some attention. But mostly what she just needs is someone who will listen, and try to understand her.

Moira Queen/Steele

Okay, Oliver's and Thea's Mum. In the words of Little John from Robin Hood: 'I do not like.' She just seems to have turned around, and acted a bit better when, boom! something happens and nothing changes. One of my favourtie bits is when Diggle and Oliver pretend that Oliver and his mother are both kidnapped so that they can get an answer out of her. She does have her good points, and at the end of Season 1 I was very satisfied with what she did, and she knew it was the right choice, too.

Tommy Merlyn

Tommy is Oliver's best friend. He's irresponsible and sometimes just doesn't think straight. He feels really hurt because his father never really seemed to care about him, and because of this, he has not interest with interacting with his father. He did turn bad guy for a bit, but at the end of Season 1, he was redeemed, in the best possible way ever.

Walter Steele

I LOVE WALTER!!! Okay, well at first, I didn't, I thought he was a bad guy, but really he grew on me. He really is a very responsible guy. And tries to be understanding and kind to both Thea and Oliver (more so Thea) as he married their mother. He's not stupid though, and it's through him that we first meet Felicity Smoak. At the end of Season 1 he was really angry with Moira, and we have no idea how that will shape up. He's a very nice guy, Walter is. :)

Malcolm Merlyn

Okay, so Malcolm, well you're horrible. Nuff' said.

Quentin Lance

Okay, so Quentin is the policeman with the problem with Arrow. He is OBSESSED with getting him behind bars. He's also Laurel's Dad and sometimes the ways he tries to trap Arrow and the devices are not what she appreciates or likes. I pity him, really. He had a lot of the people he loved torn from him. But I've heard some spoilers about him for Season 2 and it sounds like he just might be getting better. :)

Slade Wilson

Slade! Slade! Slade! Basically Oliver's mentor on the island. An Australian and part of the ASIS (Australian Secret Intelligence Service) He's rough, unforgiving when Oliver fails something he set him, and stern. All in all just the kind of mentor the at this point sissy Oliver needed.

And before I finish the characters there's one more which you should know about..Helena.

Now, it's a modern T.V. show, okay. Which means that some morality is thrown out the window, which I do not appreciate. It can be quite violent and some things (like the Vertigo and it's affect on people) can be rather disturbing. There were a few bits where I covered my eyes, and possibly a few references put here and there through the episodes. I wouldn't recommend it to pepole nder the age of fifteen, because of some of the stuff in it.
My overall reaction to this T.V. show, however, even though, yes, some parts of it are questionable, is that I look forward to Season 2 and when it is released on DVD. In the meantime, well I'd better go and see what is happening and hope that Season 2 lives up to my expectations. :)

Sunday, 20 April 2014

I was going back through my films and t.v. shows and I noticed that some of them might need revamping, and some I haven't even posted about, or if I have, they were when I started blogging. (five years in September) and so are different from how I feel now or how I would format them. Anyway, so I want to present you with a list of ones which I'd like to do, and if you would be so kind as to comment as to which you'd be most interested in seeing, I'll post them. Of course, if no one tells me their preference I'll simply post whichever I like. :)

Hogan's Heroes. One of my all time favourite T.V. shows set in WWII, I did a blog post on this but it was one of my first ever, and I'd like to do another on it.

Arrow. About a vigilante, basically a mix of Batman and Iron Man but the episodes are well done and are quite addictive.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. The best musical ever! If you don't like it then well, I don't know what to say to you.....

Yes, I know it's a desktop background but it's really cool!

BBC Robin Hood series. Looking back, I want to do this again, I love the TV show, but sadly we don't have all of them on DVD, but the third season is the worst! The first two, awesome the third, *shudders*

The Scarlet Pimpernel. I love this movie! It's amazing based of Baroness Orczy's two novels, Eldorado and The Scarlet Pimpernel, I simply adore it, although the middle is a bit draggy at times. :)

Captain America: The Winter Soldier. I saw this last week and am currently working on a post (sort of) I thought it was really good! :D

Hornblower. This is also definitely coming. It's going to be a joint post of mine and Rogan's, we watched one of them the other night and they are just so well made and really cool!

At this time I've just woken up, and it is Easter morning, and finally I can say the forbidden word! Alleluia! Christos Anesti! Christ is Risen! Let us Rejoice and be glad! I hope you all have a most blessed Easter. And let us never forget the true meaning of this most special day!
And yes, this post is scheduled, can't you tell? :P

Wednesday, 16 April 2014

First off everyone, I'd like to apologise for not posting them yesterday, but seriously things have been really busy doing Easter cleaning and preparations and also I won't be posting anymore until Easter. Just so you know. :)
1. "I'm sticking it out." "And I say we go back to the woods." "No, not on your life." "That boy's got to have an education. He has a future. "Well, you may be right. A skinny kid like that would make a cracking good chimney sweep."
Movie: The Sword in the Stone. Characters talking: Merlin and Archimedes. People who got it right: *Benjamin* *Rogan* *Mummy*

2. "But I just adore everything Persian." "You've been to Persia, then?" "Yes, a hundred times. Along with St. Petersburg, Paris, Middle-Earth, distant planets and Shangri-la. And I never had to leave this room. Books are adventure. They contain murder and mayhem and passion. They love anyone who opens them."
Movie: Inkheart. Characters talking: Aunt Elinor and Meggie. People who got it right: Rogan, Jamie, Mummy,

4."Wait a minute. (Robin Hood) steals money from my pocket, forcing me to hurt the public, and they love him for it? That's it then. Cancel the kitchen scraps for lepers and orphans, no more merciful beheadings, and call off Christmas."
Movie: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Character talking: The Sheriff of Nottingham. People who got it right: *Mummy*

6. "Surrender." "You mean you wish to surrender to me? Very well, I accept."
Movie: The Princess Bride. Characters talking: Prince Humperdink and Wesley. People who got it right: *Sophie* *Benjamin* *Mummy* *Kim*

Okay, so I couldn't decide between these.

7. "Travelers of (Narnia), I am your guide." "You are most beautiful." "If it is a distraction for you, I-I can change forms." "Noo!"
Movie: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Characters talking: Lilliandil, King Caspian and King Edmund.
People who got it right: Mummy, *Benjamin* *Princess* Jamie,

9. "What are you girls doing?" "We're trying to get the funny man out of the well!" "Trying to get the funny man out of the well. Well, that's one I've never heard before."
Movie: The Prince of Egypt. Characters talking: Tzziporah and her sisters. People who got it right: *Mummy* Jamie, Rogan,

10. "Do you think we'll meet some savages?" "If we do, we shall be sure to give them a proper English greeting. "Ooh, gift baskets!"
Movie: Pocahontas. Characters talking: Wiggins and Governor Radcliffe. People who got it right: *Kim* *Mummy* *Rogan* Princess, *Sophie*

And the winner is my very own, beautiful Mummy! :D Congratulations, Mum! :D
Thank you to everyone who participated, I had so much fun doing this and the response was tremendous, thank you. :D
Anyway I'd better go. Tally-ho!

Thursday, 10 April 2014

So yesterday afternoon/evening to keep the little kids happy, we were watching YouTube videos which we had seen before. It was actually really nice as some of them are really funny, so this even before I hop off to bed. I'd thought I'd share with you some of my favourite YouTube videos.

I know most of this, it's very ingenious how they fit three big books/movies into 99 seconds, and it's soooo catchy!

Okay, I know word for word! :D What can I say? It's a classic! :)

Suffice to say I laugh or giggle through each one of these. They make my day!
Anyway I'd better go. :)

Tuesday, 8 April 2014

The Rules: 1. Don't look any of the quotes up on the internet, or any other "looking-up" device.
2. Submit your answers in a comment on this post. You may submit as many comments as you need to, depending on when you remember the different quotes.
3. You score one point for every correct answer you submit -that's telling me what movie the quote is from- and you can also earn an extra point by telling me who said the quote!
4. You MAY ask immediate family members (parents, siblings, pets, etc.) for help and you MAY watch a movie again to see if one of the quotes is in it (of course, that would probably be a waste of time, but whatever :P

1. "I'm sticking it out." "And I say we go back to the woods." "No, not on your life." "That boy's got to have an education. He has a future. "Well, you may be right. A skinny kid like that would make a cracking good chimney sweep."

2. "But I just adore everything Persian." "You've been to Persia, then?" "Yes, a hundred times. Along with St. Petersburg, Paris, Middle-Earth, distant planets and Shangri-la. And I never had to leave this room. Books are adventure. They contain murder and mayhem and passion. They love anyone who opens them."

3. "Shut the window. That bird is giving me a headache." "Yes sir. You're giving the master a headache."

4."Wait a minute. (name) steals money from my pocket, forcing me to hurt the public, and they love him for it? That's it then. Cancel the kitchen scraps for lepers and orphans, no more merciful beheadings, and call off Christmas."
This is probably one that not many people will get so I'll give you a hint: It's from one of the Robin Hood adaptions.

5. "Good Arm!" "And, such lovely, flowing locks."

6. "Surrender." "You mean you wish to surrender to me? Very well, I accept."

7. "Travelers of (name), I am your guide." "You are most beautiful." "If it is a distraction for you, I-I can change forms." "Noo!"

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Welcome

I am a sixteen year old Catholic girl and I am very passionate about what I believe and if there is something which I wish to talk about, I'll do it.

I'm glad you dropped by, and please, leave me a comment, don't be shy, I love to make new friends!

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You call Frodo a wimp, but let me ask you something. If you had to carry the ring, would you have done half so well? Would you have made it to Mordor? Would you even make it out of the Shire? Although I love Frodo, in my opinion Sam is the hero, because without faithful Sam, Frodo would never had made it anywhere

About Me

Praying the Rosary.

My Jane Austen Heroine

My Eragon Character

You are most like ARYA
You are a swordsman or woman of great renown and are second to no one! At the same time, you are an unsurpassed wielder of magic, vastly intelligent and wise. Any queen or king would be lucky to have you as an asset but you are also independent in nature and follow no leader blindly.